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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.32 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.32 and 180.56 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.32 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.32 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.32 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 59,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,823.14/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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